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Analytical Study Of A Small Scale Biomass Gasifier
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Energy demand in the world today is increasing rapidly and energy generation and resources in the world are incapable of catering for this increase in demand. In third world countries such as Nigeria, energy generation is epileptic; this is evident in the electric power sector of Nigeria. Issues such as Environmental degradation and energy shortages in countries have therefore rekindled interest in alternative and renewable sources of energy. Biomass gasification is one of such sources of energy.This project is aimed at studying biomass gasification, various types of gasifier technologies and their application in the generation of sufficient amount of biogas useful for small scale activities or operations.
The methodology focuses on the design of a gasifier, stating design specifications, developing conceptual designs, design calculations and details of design of the selected concept. The chosen concept is then analyzed to ascertain the viability of the design in carrying out gasification of biomass.
Results show that reasonable amount of biogas (0.167 kmol gas/kg feed)can be generated by biomass gasification and that high temperature materials such as mild steel used in construction of the gasifier can support the thermal requirements of gasifier operations
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]Time spent by rural people in gathering and cooking with these fuels
involves hard work and drudgery, and is a diversion from other
economically useful activities. In 2009, about 1.4 billion people in the
world lived without electricity, and 2.7 billion relied on wood,
charcoal, and dung for home energy requirements (IEA, 2006). This lack
of access to modern energy technology limits income generation, blunts
efforts to escape poverty, affects people's health, and contributes to
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]Time spent by rural people in gathering and cooking with these fuels
involves hard work and drudgery, and is a diversion from other
economically useful activities. In 2009, about 1.4 billion people in the
world lived without electricity, and 2.7 billion relied on wood,
charcoal, and dung for home energy requirements (IEA, 2006). This lack
of access to modern energy technology limits income generation, blunts
efforts to escape poverty, affects people's health, and contributes to
glo ... Continue reading---
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